How To Fix KT213 - Basic data in controlling area & is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Basic data in controlling area & is incomplete

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain data for controlling area &V1&. The SAP System
requires information from the basic data of controlling area &V1& to
check this data. This basic data is not fully maintained.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Complete the basic data in controlling area &V1&. Then maintain your
data again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT213 - Basic data in controlling area & is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message KT213 indicates that there is incomplete basic data in the controlling area for a particular cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects. This error typically arises when certain required fields or settings are not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The controlling object (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not have been fully defined. This includes missing fields such as the controlling area, cost center category, or other essential attributes.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the controlling area, such as incorrect or missing assignment of cost centers to the controlling area.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling area may not be set up correctly, leading to incomplete data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the required data, leading to the perception that data is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT213 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KS01 for cost centers, KO01 for internal orders) and verify that all required fields are filled in.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). Ensure that all necessary settings are completed.
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Centers > Create and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KO03 (Display Internal Order) to review the details of the controlling objects and identify any missing information.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the controlling area and related master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific fields that are required for the controlling area and ensure they are populated.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KS01, KS02, KS03 (Cost Center), KO01, KO02, KO03 (Internal Order).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to error KT213.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Controlling (CO) module for detailed information on master data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KT213 error in SAP.